I think the play described the social setting very vividly without relying too heavily on divulging background. Every line of every character was used to develop their and/or another’s persona. All parts of the script were progressive in providing a sense of the characters, the interpersonal dynamics, as well as working towards the final scene of the play. Aoki keenly conveys key details about characters and setting without any aid other than the script. She coherently lays out the nuanced social setting in which the play takes place while simultaneously avoiding the accidental creation of a stereotype. Instead, Aoki is able to paint a vivid, real sense of the people and social norms of the Westside as well as the dichotomies that occur within socio-economic statuses, education, ethnicity, and language. Furthermore, she is able to subtly incorporate a multitude of powerful, relevant aspects of modern diversity into Queen’s Garden in a cohesive way. Overall, I think Aoki’s depiction of Westside and the variety of characters in it is both highly effective and evocative.